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Own No Land, No Cattle, No Risk: Why Custom Grazing Works by Steve Kenyon


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🎙️ Episode Title: Own No Land, No Cattle, No Risk: Why Custom Grazing Works by Steve Kenyon

In this episode, Steve Kenyon from Busby, Alberta, shares the innovative business model behind Greener Pastures Ranching Limited, where he manages 750-1400 head of cattle annually without owning land, livestock, or even a tractor. Kenyon’s approach to ranching focuses on custom grazing, supported by Canada's Animal Keepers Act, and a philosophy of holistic ecosystem management.

Steve details how he’s built a profitable operation by leasing land, analyzing gross margins, and avoiding the risks of cattle ownership. His insights challenge conventional ranching methods, emphasizing financial efficiency, reduced risk, and a focus on managing the land and animals in harmony.

🔑 Key Points Covered:

  1. Introduction to Custom Grazing Business Model
    Steve outlines his unique ranching approach, operating entirely through custom grazing and managing resources rather than owning assets.

  2. Operational Scale and Structure
    Managing 750-1400 cattle, Greener Pastures employs diverse grazing methods like swath grazing, crop residue grazing, and bale grazing.

  3. Economic Decision-Making and Risk Management
    Kenyon explains how gross margin analysis led him to sell his herd and embrace custom grazing, reducing risks like market fluctuations, death loss, and disease.

  4. Traditional Ranching and Wealth Creation
    A critique of traditional ranching subsidies, including government support and land appreciation, and their impact on financial sustainability.

  5. Legal Protection and Land Strategy
    How Canada’s Animal Keepers Act ensures secure payments and why leasing land near urban centers is a strategic advantage.

  6. Philosophical Approach to Ranch Management
    Kenyon’s view of himself as a shepherd managing an ecosystem, emphasizing holistic management of land and organisms.

    🌱 Actionable Insights:

    1. Use gross margin analysis to guide business decisions and identify the most profitable opportunities.
    2. Incorporate diverse grazing strategies like swath grazing and bale grazing to maximize land use.
    3. Leverage legal protections like the Animal Keepers Act to ensure payment security in custom grazing agreements.
    4. Develop annual drought planning strategies to maintain operations during challenging conditions.
    5. Adopt a holistic management philosophy to improve ecosystem health and profitability.
    6. 📌 For more insights and resources, be sure to visit us here for our latest specials and exclusive offers: www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile

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